Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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The Jar of DOM reopens with a new on-chain season

The Jar of DOM has reopened for a new season, giving DOM Wallet users another on-chain game built around ICP staking, DOM burns and...

KeyMesh explores confidential and verifiable external compute on ICP

A new experimental project called KeyMesh is exploring whether the Internet Computer can coordinate external computing resources while giving users stronger guarantees around privacy,...

ICPay aims to simplify crypto transfers with username-based handles

Sending cryptocurrency can involve copying and pasting long wallet addresses, a process that can be inconvenient and increases the risk of entering the wrong...

Expired bob.fun domain raises Internet Identity security concerns for users

Users of the ICP-based bob.fun applications have been warned against accessing the services through their former web domains after the bob.fun domain stopped serving...
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PIVX Unleashed: A Journey into the Heart of Innovation

Maria Irene While there may be over 10,000 cryptocurrencies, more than 25 blockchains, and countless burgeoning technologies, in a space where emerging innovations often flash...
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Magic Eden Launches $1 Million Fund to Foster Blue-Chip Polygon NFT...

In a strategic move to bolster the presence of high-quality NFT collections on the Polygon blockchain, Magic Eden, Solana's premier marketplace, has unveiled a...
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Sells $373 Million Worth of Bitcoin: A Look...

In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, has reportedly sold all of its $373 million worth of Bitcoin holdings. The...
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Coinbase Clears Regulatory Hurdles for Cryptocurrency Futures Trading in the US

Coinbase Global, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, has notched a significant regulatory triumph as it secures approval for offering cryptocurrency futures...
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Polygon Labs and SK Telecom Forge Dynamic Web3 Partnership, Empowering Innovation

In a strategic alignment that could redefine the landscape of digital innovation, blockchain powerhouse Polygon Labs has joined forces with South Korea's leading mobile...
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Shibarium: Shiba Inu’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain Goes Live, Ushering a New...

In a resounding move, Shiba Inu has unveiled its much-anticipated Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, officially launching it onto the mainnet. This momentous stride signals...